Overview
- New Zealand confirmed its matchday 23 to face Argentina on Aug. 23 at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, with kick-off at 23:10 local time.
- Simon Parker starts at No. 8 in his first Test, prompting Ardie Savea to shift to openside in the only change to the starting XV from the 41-24 win in Córdoba.
- Four bench adjustments feature prop Tamaiti Williams and loose forward Wallace Sititi returning from injury, with lock Josh Lord and midfielder Quinn Tupaea added.
- Hooker Codie Taylor will make his 100th Test appearance, becoming the 14th All Black to reach the mark and only the second hooker after Keven Mealamu.
- Patrick Tuipulotu (facial fracture) and Anton Lienert-Brown (concussion) are unavailable, as coaches emphasize greater forward heft for the Pumas rematch and future clashes with South Africa.